By Daily News
February 1, 2004

To be included in the calendar the week prior to the event, send time, date, place and phone number to: Naples Daily News, Neapolitan Section, 1075 Central Ave., Naples, FL 34102, or fax: 403-6138. Deadline for Upcoming Activities is noon Tuesday. No phone calls, please.

GROUPS

Bonita Springs Chorus, 10 a.m. to noon, Mondays, First United Methodist Church, 27690 Shriver St., Bonita Springs. 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Fridays, First Presbyterian Church of Bonita Springs, 9751 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs, choir room; 947-1017.

Bonita Springs Historical Society, 10 a.m. third Monday, Historical Society House, 27142 South Riverside Drive; 992-6997.

Bonita Springs Men's Club, 10 a.m. second Tuesday, Spanish Wells Country Club, Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs; 949-0268.

Bonita Springs Woman's Club, weekly bingo at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, clubhouse on Childers. Doors open at 5 p.m. Penny bingo second and fourth Tuesday; 948-8452.

Christian Coalition of Collier County, 7 p.m. first Thursday in upstairs meeting room, First National Bank, 900 Goodlette-Frank Road; 250-6619 or 825-0145.

Christian Home Educators of Collier County, 7 p.m. third Monday through June, Centerpoint Community Church, 6590 Golden Gate Parkway; 435-8758.

Civil War Roundtable, William T. Martin Chapter of Naples, 6:30 p.m. second Tuesday, Naples Branch Library, 650 Central Ave.; 793-4809.

Collier County Association for the Blind, 1 p.m. second and fourth Monday, Golden Gate Community Center, 4701 Golden Gate Parkway; 455-0606.

Connections, a monthly gathering of women, meets 7 p.m. first Monday, Center Point Community Church, 6590 Golden Gate Parkway; 261-7486.

Dennis Impala and The Classics, 6 p.m. last Saturday, New York Pizza and Pasta, Riverchase Plaza, 11140 U.S. 41 N.; 598-9793 or www.clubs.hemmings.com/dennisimpala.

Edison Inventors Association, 7 p.m., third Wednesday, Edison Museum, 2350 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers; (239) 275-4332

Gay Friendly Christian Group, (MCC), 6:30 p.m. Sundays; 213-3989.

Gay Social Network, 7 p.m. third Saturday; call for location, 434-1612 or www.gaysocialnetwork.com.

Greater Naples Dog Club, puppy, obedience and conformation classes; 594-0352.

Homeschoolers of Collier County, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. first Friday, Golden Gate Community Center, 4701 Golden Gate Parkway; 513-3721 or HomeschoolersofCC@yahoo.com.

Leads Club of Naples, 12:30 p.m. Thursdays, Silver Spoon Cafe, 2184 U.S. 41 N.; 596-8444, ext. 17.

Marco Island Historical Society, 7 p.m. first Tuesday, Mackle Park; 389-1572, 394-0800 or 394-6917.

Marco Island Newcomers Club, meeting and lunch, 11:30 a.m. second Wednesday, Marco Island Yacht Club; 394-8038 or 642-4528.

Mensa, high IQ society, meets weekly; 992-2120 or 591-4565.

Mommy and Me, noon, Wednesdays, Marco Lutheran Church, 525 N. Collier Blvd., Marco Island; 393-0079.

MOMS Club, Naples Gulf, for stay-at-home moms and preschool-age children, 9:30 a.m. first Tuesday at Fleischmann Park, 1300 Fleischmann Blvd.; 430-9171. Central Naples, 10 a.m. fourth Tuesday at Vineyards Community Center; 598-9775; North Naples, 9:30 a.m., fourth Monday, Vineyards Community Center, 6231 Arbor Blvd.; 352-7715; Naples South Coast, 10 a.m., third Tuesday, Golden Gate Community Center, 4701 Golden Gate Parkway; 353-0175.

Mothers of Marco, play group 10 a.m. Mondays, story time 10 a.m. Fridays at Mackle Park, Marco Island, for infants to 5 years old. Business meeting 6 p.m. second Monday. 394-9453.

Mothers of Preschoolers, for mothers of children from infancy to age 5: 9:15 to 11:30 a.m., first and third Wednesdays, Center Point Community Church, 6590 Golden Gate Parkway; 455-3435; or 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., second and fourth Thursdays, at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 6926 Trail Blvd.; 597-3464, ext. 201 or 566-8422.

Naples Area Mothers of Multiples, 7 p.m. second Thursday, North Collier Hospital, 11190 Health Park Blvd., Conference Room 1; 455-4427 or 352-9330.

Naples Barbershop Chorus, 7 p.m. every Thursday at Bentley Village, U.S. 41 N.; 348-3707.

Naples Junior Woman's Club, 6:30 p.m. second Wednesday at 570 Park St.; 566-9702 or 273-0635.

Naples MacFriends Users Group, 6:15 p.m. third Monday, Naples Public Library, 650 Central Ave.; 514-1107.

Naples Men's Club, lunch and speaker, 11:30 a.m. first Wednesday, Naples Bath and Tennis Club, 4995 Airport-Pulling Road; 455-3507.

Naples Newcomers, second Thursday, for women who have lived here for three years or less; 348-8858 or 592-7261.

Naples Shores Club, luncheon and program at 11:30 a.m. fourth Thursday, Country Club of Naples, 185 Burning Tree Drive; 992-4951.

Neighborhood Watch of Naples-Collier County, 7 p.m. first Thursday, Sheriff's Training Quarters, Vo-Tech Center, 3702 Estey Ave., Building 6, Room 109; 262-4144.

Poets Synonymous, 5 p.m. first and third Mondays in various homes; 793-7974.

Southwest Florida 33 degree Association, 11:30 a.m. first Wednesday, Country Club of Naples, 185 Burning Tree Drive; 732-6585.

Spanish Language Club of Southwest Florida, 7 to 9 p.m. first and third Tuesday, Hampton Inn, Crown Lake Blvd., Bonita Springs; 992-2106.

Sweet Adelines, Spirit of the Gulf Chorus, rehearsals, 7 to 10 p.m., Tuesdays, Zion Lutheran Church, 7401 Winkler Road, Fort Myers; 430-7417.

Tamiami Tale Tellers, 7 p.m. third Thursday, The Grand Court, 8351 College Parkway, Fort Myers; 472-1781.

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 96, Wiggins Pass, programs in boating skills, seamanship, global positioning system (GPS) and more; 594-8009.

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 93, 1099 Ninth St., S., programs in boating skills and seamanship, on-the-water training and hands-on piloting; 353-7246.

University of Okoboji Alumnus, 9 a.m. every Monday, Beau's Paradise Grill, Holiday Inn, 1100 U.S. 41 N.; 434-8261.

Vegetarian Society of Naples, potluck dinner, 5 p.m. fourth Saturday, Hedges Center, Naples Preserve, 1690 U.S. 41 N.; 261-4290.

Vegetarian Society of Southwest Florida, monthly meetings with dinner; 434-0210 or 498-9662.

Women in Black Silent Vigil for Peace,5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Lowdermilk Park, 1361 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., South end; 643-1696 or 213-1041.

Women of Vision and Action, 6:30 p.m. third Wednesday, Humane Society of Collier County, 370 Airport-Pulling Road N.; 659-2883.

World War II Historical Society, 7 p.m. fourth Wednesday, First United Methodist Church, 388 First Ave. S.; 353-0321 or 262-2026.

DANCE

Adult modern dance, 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and adult ballroom dance for couples, Wednesdays, Art League of Bonita Springs, 26100 Old 41 Road; 495-8989.

Adult tap dance, beginners, 4 p.m., Fridays or 11 a.m., Saturdays; intermediate, 9:45 a.m., Saturdays; advanced, 8:30 a.m., Saturdays, all at River Park Community Center, 301 11th St. N.; 403-4158.

Ballroom Dance Club of Naples, social dance, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, Italian American Club, 7035 Airport Pulling Road. Formal dance, 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, Naples Heritage Country Club, 8150 Heritage Club Way; 594-3828.

Dance classes, ballroom, swing, salsa and Latin, 7 p.m. new and review, 8 p.m. intermediate-advanced, Wednesdays through March, Golden Gate Community Center, 4701 Golden Gate Parkway; 455-2343 or 394-2699.

International Folk Dancers of Collier County, folk dance instruction and request dancing, 1:30 p.m. first and third Thursdays, East Naples Community Center, 3500 Thomasson Drive; 793-4414 or 793-1236.

Irish dancing: 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, St. John the Evangelist, 625 111th Ave. N.; 455-7225.

Line dance classes, beginners, 11:30 a.m. and intermediates, 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Fleischmann Park Community Center 1600 Fleischmann Blvd.; 213-3020.

Line dance lessons, 1 p.m. Mondays, Veterans Community Park, 1900 Immokalee Road; 592-7586.

Line dancing classes, beginners, 9:30 a.m., advanced beginners, 10:30 a.m., intermediates, 11:30 a.m., Tuesdays, Mackle Park, 1361 Andalusia Court, Marco Island. 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays, San Marco Catholic Church, 851 San Marco Road, Marco Island. 1 p.m. Thursdays, Silver lake R.V. Park, Collier Blvd.; 642-7341.

Southwest Florida Swing Club, classes, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 4 and 11, Naples Crystal Ballroom, 4000 Bayshore Drive and Wednesdays, Feb. 18 and 25, St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church, Fellowship Hall, 7100 Airport-Pulling Road N.; 774-0651 or www.swfsc.com.

Square dancing, mainstream, plus and rounds, 7:30 to 10 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 1, 8, 22, and 29 and early rounds, 7:30 to 8 p.m. Hitching Post R.V. Park, Barefoot William Road and U.S. 41 E. ; 434-6472 or 793-8769.

Twilight Twirlers, a square dance club, workshop 7 p.m., mainstream and plus dancing, 7:30 p.m. Mondays, Bonita Springs Community Hall, Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs; 498-5016

HERITAGE

Alliance Francaise de Bonita Springs, luncheon, noon Wednesday, Feb. 11, Pelican Marsh Golf Club; 592-1735 or www.afbonitasprings.org.

Alliance Francaise de Naples, luncheon, noon, Thursday, Feb. 12, Naples Museum of Art, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd. Mardi Gras dinner dance, 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, Audubon Country Club, 625 Audubon Blvd.; 592-7576 or www.afnaples.org.

American-Scandinavian Club, 7:30 p.m. first Wednesday, 2246 Stacil Circle; 594-3838.

Cape Codders, 10 a.m. Saturday, March 6, Elks Lodge, 3231 Coconut Road, Bonita Springs; 947-2753 or 992-8444.

Danish-American Club, second Sunday, Unitarian Universalist Church; 403-7268.

English Speaking Union, Naples Branch, dinner, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club, 851 Gulf Shore Blvd. N.; 434-2440.

Genealogical Society of Collier County, 7:30 p.m. second Tuesday, St. John's Episcopal Church, 500 Park Shore Drive; 354-2590.

German American Club, Gemuetlichkeit, dinner dance, 5:30 p.m. first Saturday, Golden Gate Community Center, 4701 Golden Gate Parkway; 774-1582.

German American Club, Harmonie of Naples, 7 p.m. first Monday, St. Katherine's Greek Orthodox Church, 7100 Airport-Pulling Road N.; 793-6575 or 514-0071.

Irish American Club of Naples, 7:30 p.m. third Tuesday, St. Finbarr Catholic Community Center, 13250 U.S. 41; 793-4580 or go to www.naplesirish.org.

Irish Friendship Society, 7 p.m. first Thursday, Naples Park Area Association Hall, 654 104th Ave. N.; 591-3932 or 566-1266.

Minnesota Women, luncheon, 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club, 851 Gulf Shore Blvd. N.; 417-9124 or 566-3656.

Naples Italian American Club, 7035 Airport-Pulling Road N., social dinner meeting at 6 p.m. every Wednesday; dinner/dances at 6 p.m. every Friday. Women meet first Thursday; club mah jongg Tuesday and Thursday afternoons; area mah jongg play and luncheon first Friday. Dinner dances 6 p.m. Fridays; 597-5210 or e-mail: niac@naples.net.

Naples Jewish Social Club, Super Bowl party, 5 p.m. today, Sterling Oaks, 822 Sterling Oaks Blvd. Talk, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, China Pavilion Restaurant, 8955 U.S. 41 N; 514-8289.

Skandinavisk Klubb, 7 p.m. third Friday, 2246 Stacil Circle; 594-3828.

Sons of the American Revolution, Naples Chapter, 11:30 a.m. first Thursday through June, Elks Lodge, 3950 Radio Road; 353-4832.

Sons of Norway, Scandia Lodge, 6 p.m. third Friday; 498-6442.

Spanish Language Club of Southwest Florida, 7 p.m. first and third Mondays, Hampton Inn, Crown Lake Blvd., Bonita Springs; 992-2106.

Yiddish Club, 10 a.m. first and third Tuesday, Temple Shalom, 4630 Pine Ridge Road; 513-0752.

HOBBIES/SPORTS

Alligator Amblers, Florida Trail Association, maintenance day, 8:15 a.m. Monday, Feb. 7, Collier Seminole State Park; 592-9215. Hike, Wednesday, Feb. 4, Hickey's Creek Mitigation Park; 466-5389.

Amateur Radio Association of Southwest Florida, meetings, 7:30 p.m. fourth Tuesday, American Red Cross Building, 2610 Northbrooke Plaza Drive. Weekly net, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 146.67 Mhz; 352-0977 or 992-4708 or go to www.araswf.org.

American Sewing Guild, Southwest Florida Chapter, fashion show and luncheon, 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, Heron's Glen, North Fort Myers; 458-2858.

Antique Automobile Club of America, Naples-Marco Island, 7:30 p.m. third Thursday; 262-3086.

Bonita Woodcarvers, 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Recreation Center, off Pine Street, Bonita Springs; 992-0226 or 597-4869.

Bridge Club of Southwest Florida, duplicate bridge, open games 1 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 7 p.m. Wednesdays; partners, 353-6776. Beginners games, 5:30 p.m. Mondays and 9 a.m. Fridays; 732-0057. All are at St. Andrews Square, 8793 U.S. 41 E., Unit 118. www.bridgeclubswfl@naples.com.

Collier County Stamp Club, 7:30 p.m. fourth Thursday, First National Bank, 900 Goodlette-Frank Road; 591-4388.

Cool Cruisers of Southwest Florida Inc., 6 p.m. Saturdays; 592-9215 or 455-2175.

Corvettes of Naples, 7:30 p.m. first Thursday, Vanderbilt Presbyterian Church, 1225 Piper Blvd.; 948-3550.

Creative Writing Workshop of International College, 10 a.m. every Friday; 513-1122.

Experimental Aircraft Association, Chapter 1067, 7:30 p.m. first Wednesday, Pilots Lounge, Naples Airport. Monthly Fly-In breakfast, 8 a.m., second Sunday, Pilots Lounge, Naples Airport; 352-1162.

Explorers Club of Southwest Florida, 7 p.m Thursday, Feb. 5, Naples Depot, 1051 Fifth Ave. S., Windisch Room; 594-9674.

Fibre Arts Club, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays, Golden Gate Community Center, 4701 Golden Gate Parkway; 353-0752.

Gold Wing Road Riders Association, Naples Chapter FL2-C2, dinner, 6:30 p.m. first Tuesday, R.J. Mackie's Restaurant, 600 Goodlette-Frank Road; 455-2720 or www.fl2c2naples.com.

Gulf Breeze Button Club, 1 p.m. first Tuesday, Golden Gate Community Center, 4701 Golden Gate Parkway; 261-1206.

Gulf Coast Sailing Club, 7:30 p.m. second Wednesday, Naples Depot; 435-1056.

Harley Davidson of Naples, Paradise Chapter H.O.G., 6:30 p.m. the third Tuesday, Naples Harley Davidson, 3645 Gateway Lane. 594-5504 and follow prompts to HOG hot line.

Ladies, Let's Go Fishing, Naples Chapter, 9:30 a.m. first Saturday, Cypress Woods Country Club, Card Room, 3525 Northbrooke Drive; 348-3054 or Forevertexan@swfla.rr.com.

Marco Island Divers, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, SCUBAdventures, 1141 Bald Eagle Drive, Marco Island; 389-7889.

Marco Island/Naples Area Rug Hookers, 10 a.m. Mondays at Mayflower Congregational Church, County Barn Road; 774-3393 or 774-7908.

Marco Island Shell Club, 9 a.m. Tuesdays, Wesley United Methodist Church, 350 S. Barfield Drive, Marco Island; 393-1770.

Marco Sportfishing Club, 7 p.m. first Wednesday, South Trust Bank, 615 Elkcam Circle E.; 394-8038.

Naples Artcrafters, 7:30 p.m. last Monday, Windisch Room of the Naples Depot; 947-9095.

Naples Anime Club, 2:30 p.m. second Saturday, Golden Gate Estates Branch Library; 455-0595.

Naples Bridge Center, duplicate 1 p.m. daily, 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. supervised play, 9 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays; 455-4445.

Naples Camera Club, 7 p.m. second and fourth Wednesday, Airport Office Building, 200 Aviation Drive N., Second floor conference room; 774-1071 or bajaphoto@aol.com.

Naples Doll Club, noon second Wednesday, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 777 Mooring Line Drive; 732-5557.

Naples Free-Net, clinic, 5035 U.S. 41 E., Village Falls Center; 417-1400.

Naples International Chess Club, 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, Golden Gate Community Center, 4701 Golden Gate Parkway; 348-3766.

Naples Knitters, 7 p.m. Wednesdays, various locations in North Naples; 594-8460.

Naples Miniaturists, 7 p.m. second Tuesday, 1269 Airport-Pulling Road; 659-1444.

Naples Native Plant Society, meeting and program, 7:30 p.m. fourth Monday, The Conservancy, 1450 Merrihue Drive; 262-4270.

Naples Orchid Society, meets at 7 p.m. first Thursday, The Conservancy auditorium, 1450 Merrihue Drive; 455-5138.

Naples Pinochle Club, 6 p.m. Thursdays, Fleischmann Park, 1600 Fleischmann Blvd.; 213-3020.

Naples Porcelain Artists Club, seminar, 9 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17-Thursday, Feb. 19, Wilma Manhardt Studio, 3291 64th St. S.W.; 261-1111.

Naples Quilters Guild, 6:30 p.m. third Thursday, Grace Bible Church, 6590 Golden Gate Parkway; 732-9521.

Naples Rug Hookers, 10 a.m. Wednesdays, Naples Park Area Association, 654 104th Ave. N.; 262-5170.

Naples Sail and Power Squadron, introduction to GPS and power squadron boating course, 7 p.m. Thursdays; 643-2702.

Naples Shell Club, shell show, 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 21 through Sunday, Feb. 22, Conservancy of Southwest Florida, 1450 Merrihue Drive; 775-4752.

Naples Shellcrafters, 9 a.m. Fridays, the cottage of the Conservancy of Southwest Florida, 1450 Merrihue Drive; 775-8387 or 775-4752.

Naples Walking Club, 5K walk, 7 a.m. Saturdays, Perkins Family Restaurant, 4255 U.S. 41 N., K-Mart Plaza; 514-5514.

PCBUG Computer Club, 6 p.m. third Thursday, Naples Branch Library, 650 Central Ave.; 222.pcbug@pcbug.org.

Purple Martin Society of Collier County, 11:45 a.m. third Monday, Grand Buffet, 2700 U.S. 41 E.; 389-0783.

Sailing Association of Marco Island, 6 p.m. third Thursday, St. Mark's Church, 1101 N. Collier Blvd., Marco Island; 389-5508.

Ship Modelers for Southwest Florida, 9 a.m. last Saturday, second floor, Colonial Bank, 27200 Riverview Center Blvd., off U.S. 41 in Bonita Springs; 642-3854.

Southwest Florida Bird Club, 7:30 p.m. second Monday, Orion Bank, 3838 U.S. 41 N.; 455-8822 or nancynowos@swfla.rr.com.

Weavers and Fiber Artists, 9:30 a.m. second Monday; 775-3258.

Woodturners of South West Florida, 6:30 p.m. first Tuesday, Riverside Community Center, 3061 East Riverside Drive, Fort Myers; (239) 731-6592.

Writing Practice Group, 1:30 p.m. Saturdays, Vanderbilt Beach Branch Library, 788 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Library study room; 593-3511.

PROFESSIONALS

American Association of University Women, The Greater Naples Branch, 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, Unitarian-Universalist Congregation of Naples, 6340 10th Ave. S.W.; 659-1591.

American Society for Trainers and Development, Southwest Florida Chapter, 5:30 p.m. third Wednesday, Holiday Inn, Bell Tower, Fort Myers; (239) 338-6765.

American Society of Home Inspectors, Florida Gulfcoast Chapter, 7 p.m. first Thursday, Club at The Forest, Fort Myers; 261-9192.

Area Beautification Advisory Committees, Immokalee, 5 p.m. third Wednesday, Immokalee Community Park, 321 First St. N.; Bayshore, 4:30 p.m., first Thursday, Building W, Government Complex; Golden Gate, 4 p.m., second Tuesday, Golden Gate Community Center, 4701 Golden Gate Parkway; Lely Golf Estates, 4 p.m. second Friday, Building W, Government Complex; 774-8494.

Civil Air Patrol, Hayes Hangar, 360 Aviation Drive; Naples Cadet Squadron, 6:30 p.m. Mondays; 353-7980 or 643-0980; Naples Senior Squadron, 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays; 649-1080.

Collier County Democratic Club, 6 p.m. third Monday, Lakewood Country Club, 4235 Lakewood Blvd.; 434-7754.

Collier Legal Support Professionals, dinner, 5:45 p.m. third Wednesday, Red Lobster Restaurant, 2355 U.S. 41; 591-0643.

Collier School Readiness Coalition, 10 a.m. second Friday, Child Care of Southwest Florida Education Center, 271 Airport-Pulling Road S.; 643-3418..

Democratic Club of Bonita Springs and South Lee County, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Colonial Bank, 27200 Riverview Center Blvd., Bonita Springs; 947-9579.

Democratic Women's Club of Collier County, 9:30 a.m. third Saturday, Best Western Plaza Hotel, 6400 Dudley Drive; 263-5899.

Florida Highway Patrol Auxiliary, last Thursday, alternating months between the Fort Myers/Naples FHP stations; (239) 354-2377.

Florida Writers Association, Naples Palm Group, 2 p.m. first Saturday, Naples Branch Library, 650 Central Ave., Mackworth Rees meeting room; 393-2000.

Full Gospel Businessmen's Fellowship International, 7:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Perkins Restaurant, 3585 Gateway Road; 732-6344.

Gordon River School of Digital Arts, 6:30 p.m. second Tuesday, Collier Athletic Club, 710 Goodlette-Frank Road; 263-2566 or JMS@GordonRiverSchool.org.

Gulf Coast Writers Association, 10:15 a.m. fourth Saturday, 8350 Beacon Blvd., Community Room, Fort Myers; (239) 772-3112.

Hispanic America Republican Club of Collier County, 7 p.m. second Monday, Collier Country commissioner's chambers, third floor; 417-6340.

League of Women Voters of Collier County, 10:30 a.m. third Monday, Professional Development Center, Gulfview Middle School, 255 Sixth St. S.; 263-4656.

NAACP, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 7 p.m. second Monday, Golden Gate Community Center, 4701 Golden Gate Parkway; 455-2886.

Naples Area Young Republicans, 6 p.m. third Wednesday, Collier County Commission Chambers, County Administration Building, 3301 U.S. 41 E.; Naplesyoungreps@yahoo.com.

Naples Pilots Association, 7 p.m. the fourth Wednesday, Pilots Lounge, Naples Airport; 353-0915.

Professionals Organized for Leadership and Opportunity of Collier County, meeting 6 to 7:30 p.m. the fourth Wednesday, Quality Inn Gulfcoast, 2555 U.S. 41; 793-7454, or go to www.poloclubcolliercounty.org.

Property Rights Action Committee, 7 p.m. second Wednesday, Community Center, Max Hasse Park, 3390 Golden Gate Blvd. W.; 352-9033 or www.pracfl.org.

Public Relations Society of America, 11:30 a.m. fourth Tuesday at Naples Bath & Tennis Club, 4994 Airport-Pulling Road; 403-5843.

Quarter Century Wireless Association, Royal Palm Chapter 152, luncheon meetings, second Thursday; 353-1299, or 261-8537.

Soroptimist International of Naples, 6:30 p.m. last Thursday, Silver Spoon Cafe, 2184 U.S. 41 N., Gateway Center; 821-5562 or 598-5474.

Southwest Florida Federated Republican Women, 11:30 a.m. first Monday, Arbor Trace, 14551 Vanderbilt Drive, Tower Pointe Clubhouse; 992-5235.

Tax Preparers of America, 9 a.m. Tuesdays, TaxRUs, 1068 Sixth Ave. N.; 261-1245.

Telephone Pioneers of America, Naples life member club, 11 a.m. second Tuesday, Vanderbilt Country Club, 8250 Danbury Blvd.; 775-1177, 774-6361 or 417-0162.

Toastmasters Bonita, noon first and third Tuesdays; 390-1205. Collier Communique, noon first and third Friday, Collier County Government Center, Human Resources Building, 3301 U.S. 41 E.; 417-6205. Naples Speakeasy, 7 a.m. first and third Thursday, Seacrest Country Day School, 7100 Davis Blvd.; 649-4040. Naples Sunrise Bay, noon first and third Thursday, Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce, 3620 U.S. 41 N.; 775-7349. Naples Toastmasters Club, 7 p.m. first and third Tuesday, Collier County Government Center, Building F, Third Floor Administration Building, 591-2700. Toast of the Coast, noon second and fourth Friday, Moorings Park administration building on Goodlette-Frank Road just south of Pine Ridge Road; 566-8462.

SENIORS/RETIREES

AARP Driver Safety Program, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16 and Tuesday, Feb. 17, Lely Palms, 1000 Lely Blvd.; 775-7661. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21 and Saturday, Feb. 28, Edison Community College, 7007 Lely Cultural Parkway; 417-9987. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24 and Wednesday, Feb. 25, Golden Gate Community Center, 4701 Golden Gate Parkway; 455-0525..

AT&T/Lucent Retirees, noon, second Wednesday, Royal Palm Yacht Club, 2360 W. First St., Fort Myers; 947-8507 or 466-4195.

Collier County Council-on-Aging, 1:30 p.m. third Tuesday, First United Methodist Church, 388 First Ave. S.; 263-2601.

Dupont Retirees of Southwest Florida, luncheon, 11 a.m. second Monday, Gulf Coast Village; (239) 542-3486 or (239) 590-0141.

General Electric Retired Employees of South West Florida, 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, Forest Lakes Golf Club, 2401 Beneva Road, Sarasota; (941) 794-3751.

General Motors Retirees Club, Southwest Florida/Gulf Coast Chapter, luncheon, 11 a.m. Friday, March 26; 596-4616 for location.

Gulf Coast Retired Firefighters Association, 7 p.m. third Tuesday, VFW Post 7721, 800 Neff's Way; 596-7959.

Naples Seniors Club, 1 p.m. Mondays, Fleischmann Park, 1300 Fleischmann Blvd., Studio A; 732-0804.

National Association of Retired Federal Employees, luncheon 1 p.m. second Thursday, Buena Vida Retirement Home, 8901 U.S. 41 E.; 530-3370 or 775-9034.

Retired Orthodontists, luncheon, 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, Wildcat Run Golf and Country Club, 20300 Country Club Drive, Estero; 261-0858

Salvation Army Senior Club, 10 a.m. first and third Wednesday, 3180 Estey Ave.; 775-9447.

Sprint Retirees, breakfast, 9 a.m. third Wednesday, R.J. Mackie's Restaurant, 600 Goodlette-Frank Road; 774-3082.

Sunday Seniors, 1 to 4 p.m. second and fourth Sunday, St. Peter the Apostle Parish Hall, 5130 Rattlesnake Hammock Road; 774-3337.

10-13 Club of Collier County, for retired and active New York City police officers, 6 p.m. third Thursday, VFW, 800 Neff's Way; 455-7721.

TWA Seniors, 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, Country Creek Country Club, Corkscrew Road, Estero; 498-7191.

SERVICE

Cypress Lodge No. 295 Free & Accepted Masons, dinner, 6 p.m., meeting, 7 p.m. second and fourth Thursday, 5850 U.S. 41 N.; 597-3030.

Eagles Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles, 4 to 6 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, bingo; 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays, tacos and margaritas; 7 to 10 p.m. The Bullman Experience; 4 to 8 p.m. Sundays, dance for members and guests only; 26511 Southern Pines Road, Bonita Springs; 498-9599.

Elks Lodge, 3950 Radio Road, dinner, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday; lunch, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday-Friday; hot dogs, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturdays; bingo, 6 p.m., Tuesday, noon, Sunday; buffet, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday; karaoke, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday; 643-0075.

Free & Accepted Masons Veritas Masonic Lodge No. 396, 7:30 p.m., first and third Tuesdays, The Shepherd of the Glades Lutheran Church, 6020 Rattlesnake Hammock Road; 793-3467.

Golden Gate Fraternal Order of Eagles 4028, 4111 Green Blvd., 7 p.m. first and third Thursday; ladies meet 7 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays; steak or chicken dinner, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays; bingo, 7:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays; fish or shrimp dinner, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Fridays; karaoke, 8 p.m. Fridays; members and guests; 455-6670.

Kiwanis Club: Golden Gate, breakfast meeting, 7:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Golden Gate Community Center 4701 Golden Gate Parkway, 353-1234; Naples, luncheon meeting, noon Tuesdays, Red Lobster Restaurants, 2355 U.S. 41 N.; 455-5782; Northside Naples, breakfast meeting, 7:30 a.m. Thursdays, Arrowhead Country Club, 2205 Heritage Greens Drive, Heritage Greens Estates; 352-1118, or www.northsidenapleskiwanis.com. Naples-on-the-Gulf, breakfast meeting, 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Palm Restaurant, 745 Neapolitan Way, 263-8666; Pelican Bay, noon Wednesdays, Carrabba's Italian Grill, 4320 U.S. 41 N. 591-1001, ext. 4; East Naples, breakfast meeting, 7:30 a.m. Fridays, Perkins, 4335 U.S. 41 E., 403-5437; Marco Island, breakfast meeting, 7:30 a.m. Thursdays, Porky's Restaurant on Bald Eagle Drive, 394-3925.

Lions Club, Naples Nites, 6:30 p.m., second and fourth Tuesday, Silver Spoon, 2184 U.S. 41 N., Gateway Center; 455-4503; Naples, 11:30 a.m. first and third Tuesday, Grand Buffet, U.S. 41 S. and Bayshore Drive; 592-1195 or 498-9415; Marco Island, 6:30 p.m., third Wednesday, Konrad's Restaurant, 599 S. Collier Blvd., Marco Island; 642-8017 or 394-2045; Everglades City, 6:30 p.m., first and third Thursdays, Captain's Table Restaurant; 695-4681; Bonita Springs, 5:45 p.m., first and third Monday, Lions Center, 10370 Pennsylvania Ave.; 498-2608 or 455-1828.

Naples Masonic Hi-12, 9:30 a.m. Thursdays, Perkins, 3505 Pine Ridge Road; 775-0298.

Naples Moose Lodge, lunches, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday; 8 to 11 a.m. Sunday, breakfast; spaghetti or ziti dinner, 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays; fish fry, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Fridays; 6 to 7:30 p.m. every other Saturday, New York strip steak or barbecue ribs; entertainment every Saturday night; Moose hour from 4 to 6 p.m. weekdays; hamburgers and hot dogs, Saturday afternoons; 261-0322.

Neighborhood Watch, Naples and Collier County, 7 p.m. first Thursday, Sheriff's Office Training Center, Vo-Tech Center, 3702 Estey Ave., Building 6, Room 109; 262-4144.

Optimist Club: Naples, 6 p.m. Thursdays, R.J. Mackie's Restaurant, 600 Goodlette-Frank Road; 213-4747 or 261-3646; Naples Mid-Day, noon to 1 p.m. Thursdays, Chrissy's Wild Side Cafe, Carillon Plaza, 5027 Airport-Pulling Road, 649-4900; Sunset, 6:30 p.m. third Tuesday, Village Inn Restaurant, 1921 Davis Blvd., 348-3933.

Philanthropic Educational Organization (PEO), Naples Group, 9:30 a.m. second Monday, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 777 Mooringline Drive; 261-1726.

Pilot Club of Naples, 6 p.m. second Thursday, Terracina Grand, 6825 Davis Blvd.; 434-2339.

Rotary: Naples Gulf Shore, 7:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club; 649-3178. Naples Sunset, 6 p.m. Thursdays, Collier Athletic Club, 710 Goodlette-Frank Road; 353-0252. North Naples, 7:30 a.m. Thursdays, Collier Athletic Club 710 Goodlette-Frank Road N. Golden Gate, 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Mel's Diner, 12035 Collier Blvd. Bonita Springs, 7:15 a.m. Wednesdays at the Highland Woods Country Club; 594-9065. Bonita Springs, luncheon at 11:45 a.m. every Thursday, Community Congregational United Church of Christ, 15300 U.S. 41 N.; 591-3071. Marco Island, noon every Thursday, Olde Marco Island Inn; 389-2525.

Shrine Club of Marco Island, 11:30 a.m. Fridays, Olde Marco Inn, 100 Palm St., Marco Island; 417-0779.

Shrine Club of Naples, dinner meeting, 6:30 p.m. third Thursday, Forest Glen Country Club; 793-7961.

Zonta of Bonita Springs, 5:30 p.m. third Tuesday, Crexent Business Center, Riverview Center, 27499 U.S. 41, Bonita Springs; 434-5134.

Zonta Club: Naples, Luncheon meeting, noon first Tuesday, Collier Athletic Club, 710 Goodlette-Frank Road; 262-1040, ext. 231.

SINGLES

Catholic Singles Group, ages 30-50, 7 p.m. first and third Wednesdays, Silver Spoon, Waterside Shops, 5375 U.S. 41; 495-7116.

Catholic Singles, ages 20-30, 8 p.m. Sundays, at Barnes & Noble Cafe, 5377 U.S. 41 N.; 272-5433 or 262-4288.

Gourmet Singles Supper Club, dining in fine restaurants, 7 p.m. Fridays and/or Saturdays; 775-6030 or (239) 332-8191.

Inbetweeners Single Group, (40-59), 6 p.m. Wednesdays during January, Tiki Bar, Staybridge Suites, 4805 U.S. 41 N; 436-7649.

Jewish Singles, 50+, 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, Florida Repertory Theater, Bay St., Fort Myers; 454-3307 or 353-7337.

Naples Singles 55 Over Club, pot luck and conversation, 4 p.m. Sundays, 4564 Dorando Drive; 434-6376.

NEW Southwest Florida Singles Golf Group, 50 and over, Sundays, handicap of 36 or less; 597-7349.

Naples Tennis and Singles Social Mixer, doubles tennis at 5:30 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays with mixer afterwards, call for location; 594-7787.

Parents Without Partners, Lee and Collier counties, 7:15 p.m. the first and third Wednesday, Zion Lutheran Church, corner of Winkler Road and Gladiolus, Fort Myers; 458-1266.

Sailing Singles of Southwest Florida, 5:30 p.m. dinner meetings, third Thursday, Bonita Bills, north end of the Fort Myers Beach Bridge. Social, first Friday, Matanzas Inn, Fort Myers Beach; (239) 573-0140 or www.sailing-singles.org.

St. John's Singles (50+), 7 p.m. third Thursday, library at St. John's Parish Life Center, 626 111 Ave. N.; 948-8023.

Singles of Bonita, dancing and socializing, 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Trianon Hotel, 3411 Bay Commons Drive, Promenade, Bonita Springs; 597-4317.

Singles Network of Naples, happy hour and dancing 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, Inn at Pelican Bay, 800 Vanderbilt Beach Road; 403-1436 or 498-6909.

Singles Together, 6:30 p.m. first Tuesday, Ministry Center, 750 Seagate Drive, opposite Waterside Shops. Social hour, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, Inn at Pelican Bay, 800 Vanderbilt Beach Road; 774-3129.

Solo Singles Club of Collier County, dinner, 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, Cork's Steakhouse, 862 Fifth Ave.; 403-7770. Happy hour, 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, Pier 41, Tin City; 649-5858.

VETERANS

American Ex-Prisoners of War, Collier Chapter, luncheon meeting noon, third Monday, Perkins Restaurant, 3585 Pine Ridge Road; 417-2282.

American Legion Post No. 135, 2296 U.S. 41 E.; fish fry, 5 to 8 p.m. Fridays, 8 p.m. to midnight, karaoke; steak, ham and chicken dinners 5 to 8 p.m. Saturdays, music by Angelo, 6:30 to 10 p.m.; football with free hot dogs and wings, 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays; 774-4707.

Archie Turner AmVets Post No. 23, 2727 Bayshore Drive; AmVets meets at 6 p.m. the first Thursday; ladies auxiliary at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday; Sons of AmVets, 1 p.m. first Sunday; bar bingo featuring free hot dogs and door prizes, 6 p.m. Mondays; free appetizers, 6 p.m. Fridays; darts tournaments, 4 p.m. Sundays; entertainment, 6 p.m. Saturdays; 417-2626.

Collier County Veterans Council, 7 p.m. third Wednesday, Naples City Hall; 732-1008.

Collier County Women Veterans, luncheon, 11:30 a.m. third Wednesday, American Legion No. 135, 2296 U.S. 41 E.; 261-2089.

Destroyer Escort Sailors Association, 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, Quality Hotel, 2431 U.S. 41, Fort Myers; (239) 731-2479.

Disabled Veterans No. 117, 11 a.m. the fourth Sunday, at VFW No. 7721; 732-1008.

Freedom Eagles, Florida Chapter 3, 7 p.m. fourth Tuesday, Golden Gate VFW, Post 7721, 800 Neff's Way. MIA/POW and veterans issues; 417-9844.

Golden Gate VFW Post No. 7721, 800 Neff's Way; dinners 5:30 p.m., Thursday and Saturday; live music 6:30 p.m. Saturdays; bingo games at 7 p.m. Monday; snack bar opens at 5 p.m. Mondays; bingo, 7:30 p.m. Friday night; 455-7721 or 353-4585.

Jewish War Veterans, 10:30 a.m. third Sunday, Temple Shalom, 4630 Pine Ridge Road; 594-7772.

Marco Island VFW Post No. 6370, officers meeting 6:30 p.m., membership meeting, 7 p.m., second Tuesday, Mackle Park; 394-9407.

Marine Corps League, 7 p.m. the fourth Wednesday, Golden Gate VFW, 800 Neff's Way; social dinner: 5:30 p.m., second Tuesday, various restaurants; 649-6131. Lunch Wednesdays, Beacon Bowl, 5400 U.S. 41 N.

Military Officer's Club of Collier County, dinner meeting Friday, Feb. 13; 594-0399.

Reserve Officers Association, 11:15 a.m. first Thursday, Joe's Crab Shack, 1355 Fifth Ave. S.; 593-3490 or 434-7356.

VFW Post No. 7369, 2405 Linwood Ave., house committee meeting 6 p.m., regular meeting 7 p.m. fourth Tuesday; auxiliary executive meeting, 6:30 p.m., regular meeting, 7 p.m. second Tuesday; 5 to 8 p.m. Fridays, seafood dinner; 5 to 8 p.m. Saturdays, prime rib dinners; 8 a.m. to noon Sundays, breakfast; 1 p.m. shuffleboard; 4 to 6 p.m. second Sunday auxiliary dinner; 5 to 8 p.m. Mondays, spaghetti dinner and pool room; 6:30 p.m. Fridays, music; 8 p.m. Saturdays, karaoke; 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, bingo. Public is welcome; 793-7369.

VFW Post No. 4254, K Nine Drive, Bonita Springs, 7:30 p.m. second Wednesday; bingo, 5 p.m. Tuesdays and 3 p.m. Saturdays; shuffleboard, 6 p.m. Fridays; 992-0023.

SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES

Alpha Xi Delta Alumnae of Naples and Marco Island, 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 2, home of Jackie Freese, Pelican Bay; 501-3173.

Beaver Coller/Arcadia University Alumni, reunion, noon, Monday, Feb. 9, Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Colub, 851 Gulf Shore Blvd. N.; 591-3912.

Beta Theta Pi Alumni, luncheon at noon, the fourth Thursday; 262-6639.

Boston College Alumni Club, 5:30 p.m. first Wednesday, cocktails, Ridgeport Restaurant and Pub, 5425 Airport-Pulling Road N. ; 793-8015.

Boston University Alumni Club of Southwestern Florida, noon, second Saturday, The Club at The Strand, 5840 Strand Blvd. Hockey, 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2, Ridgeport Pub, 5424 Airport Pulling Road; 513-1880 or 642-4573. Reception, 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, The Registry Resort & Club, 475 Seagate Drive; 593-7751.

Brandeis Univesity National Women's Committee, Gulfshore Chapter, new member coffee, 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5 and 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 6; 596-8491.

Cornell Club of Southwest Florida, lunch, noon second Thursday, Audubon Country Club, 625 Audubon Blvd.; 649-3110.

Delta Gamma, 11:30 a.m. second Saturday; 593-3858.

Franklin & Marshall College Alumni, 11:30 a.m. fourth Tuesday, HB's on the Gulf; 403-3916.

Greater Naples Alumnae Panhellenic, luncheon and fashion show, 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, Country Club of Naples, 185 Burning Tree Drive; 262-2259.

Marco Island Alumnae Club, 11:30 a.m. fourth Wednesday, Olde Marco Island Inn, 100 Palm St., Marco Island; 642-2916.

Naples/Collier County Ohio State Alumni Association, 5:30 p.m. second Wednesday, Stevie Tomato's Sportspage Bar, 5310 Shirley St.

Ohio State University Alumni, social hour and cocktail get together, 5:30 p.m. second Wednesday, Holiday Inn, 110 U.S. 41 N.

Penn State Alumni Chapter of Naples, dinner dance Wednesday, Feb. 11, Vanderbilt Country Club, 8266 Danbury Blvd.; 498-0596.

Pi Beta Phi Alumnae, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10; 254-9541.

Princeton Club of Southwest Florida, noon luncheon the first Tuesday, Northern Trust Bank, 375 Fifth Ave. S.; 262-5560.

Sigma Chi Alumni, Naples-Fort Myers Chapter, big fish dinner, 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9, Spring Run Country Club, The Brooks, Estero; 263-6954.

Southwest Florida Simmons College Club, noon Saturday, Feb. 7, Plantation Golf and Country Club, Venice; (813) 795-3707.

Trinity College Club of Southwest Florida, noon second Wednesday, HB's on the Gulf, Naples Beach Hotel and Golf Club, 851 Gulf Shore Blvd. N; 598-1524.

University of Minnesota Alumni, dinner dance, 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, Country Club of Naples, 185 Burning Tree Drive; 642-8909

University of Pennsylvania Alumni Club of Southwest Florida, noon, the first Wednesday, Cypress Woods Golf and Country Club, 3525 Northbrooke Drive; 596-9644.

University of Virginia Alumni Club of Southwest Florida, lunch, noon second Monday, Collier Athletic Club, 710 Goodlette Frank Road; 263-2598.

Williams College Alumni Association, noon on first Tuesday, Broadwells, 851 Gulf Shore Blvd., Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club; 430-6900, ext. 2019.

Xavier University and University of Cincinnati Alumni, basketball game, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, Big Al's Sports Grill, 25101 U.S. 41 S., Bonita Springs; 262-0170 or 495-9412.

Yale Club of Southwest Florida, buffet luncheon, noon, second Thursday, Palm Room, Collier Athletic Club, 710 Goodlette-Frank Road; 352-0219.